AIFC — An International Financial Gateway to Central Asia
The Astana International Financial Centre gives cross-border transactions a familiar institutional envelope: English-law principles, an independent court, an international arbitration centre, and a capital-market infrastructure that global investors can read.
Source: AIFC, 2025
Source: AIFC, 2025
Source: AIFC, 2025
Source: AIFC, cumulative to 2025
Tax and regulatory treatment depends on qualifying activity, licensing status, substantial-presence requirements and individual transaction structure.
English-law principles
A legal framework built on English-law principles, distinct from the domestic regime.
AIFC Court & IAC
Independent AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre for dispute resolution.
AFSA regulation
Financial activities are licensed and supervised under the AFSA regulatory framework.
AIX capital markets
Astana International Exchange provides listing, trading and settlement infrastructure.
FX flexibility
Foreign-exchange flexibility supporting multi-currency cross-border structures.
Expat & visa framework
A dedicated expatriate and visa framework for centre participants.
Potential tax benefits
Potential tax benefits for qualifying activities, subject to applicable requirements.
ARKON is pursuing the establishment of an AIFC-based financial entity and a staged licensing path. Activities initially under review include Advising on Investments and Arranging Deals in Investments; Managing Investments and digital-asset related activities are considered for a later stage. Regulated financial activities will be conducted subject to applicable AFSA authorisations and through appropriately licensed entities or partners.